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  "college": "san-diego-city-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Cosmetology",
  "id": "esthetician-certificate-of-achievement",
  "name": "Esthetician",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "cosmetology",
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      "markdown": "### Summary\n\nStudents are expected to learn fundamental practices and procedures of cosmetology or esthetician services. This includes laboratory instruction in client cosmetology or esthetician services. Instructional opportunities provide the student with salon site visitation, guest speakers, exposure to the cosmetology industry, small business concepts and current changes in the field of cosmetology which lead to career opportunities and advancement. Students are provided with opportunities to develop skills in sales, community and client relations, care of skin, hair and nails, as well as salon management. A grade of \"C\" or better must be maintained in order to advance in the course sequence.\n\nUpon completion of the program, the student will be prepared to:\n\n-   Apply cosmetology concepts, procedures and practices to successfully pass the State Board exam;\n-   Utilize professional terminology and techniques, practice safety, health and sanitation procedures; and\n-   Utilize business practices to become successfully employed in the Cosmetology and Esthetician fields.\n\n**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Esthetician Program will be able to:**\n\n1.  Apply cosmetology concepts, procedures and practices to successfully pass the State Board Examination.\n2.  Practice safety, health, and sanitation procedures as set forth by the California Bureau of Cosmetology.\n3.  Utilize professional practice terminology and techniques as required by the California Bureau of Cosmetology examination.\n4.  Perform all practical applications required for the State board examination-State licensure.\n5.  Explain basic cosmetology concepts, terms and definitions\n6.  Compare and contrast cosmetology procedures and practices.\n7.  Apply cosmetology products and procedures in providing services to clients.\n8.  Cosmetology students pass the written and practical license examinations administered by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology."
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      "markdown": "### Admission Criteria\n\nThe San Diego City College’s Cosmetology Program offers courses during the spring, summer, and fall semesters. Spring and fall semester daytime programs begin at every eight-week session. Spring and fall semester evening programs begin at every twelve-week session. Prospective students must be admitted to the program in order to register for cosmetology courses. Admitted students must attend an orientation to receive important information, program rules and regulations, and program expectations. Students transferring into the San Diego City College’s Cosmetology Program cannot apply previous coursework towards the college’s cosmetology degrees and certificates. Permission numbers are required to register for cosmetology courses.\n\n#### Orientation\n\nOrientation is mandatory prior to registration. Contact the Cosmetology Department Chair for a schedule of days and times.\n\n#### State Board Verification\n\nStudents with previous course hours in cosmetology from another community college program or private institution must provide written State Board documentation. The California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology requires:\n\n-   Cosmetology: 1000 hours of instruction\n-   Esthetics: 600 hours of instruction\n-   Nail Technician: 400 hours of instruction\n-   Barber Crossover: 100 hours of instruction\n\nAll careers require a passing score on the State Board examination to become licensed and eligible for employment.\n\nThis program is approved by: Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, 2420 Del Paseo Road Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 94244-2260."
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      "markdown": "### Requirements"
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          "text": "COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:",
          "units": "18"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "COSM 55",
          "title": "Esthetician I",
          "units": "2.5",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COSM 55L",
          "title": "Esthetician I Lab",
          "units": "6.5",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COSM 65",
          "title": "Esthetician II",
          "units": "2.5",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COSM 65L",
          "title": "Esthetician II Lab",
          "units": "6.5",
          "indent": false
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